Garlic & Turmeric Chickpea Hummus

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas (or 19 Fl Oz / 540 ml canned chickpeas)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup pure sesame seed paste (tahini)
• 1 cup water
• 1 freshly squeezed lemon
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp powdered garlic
• 1/4 cup basil

Preparation Steps

1. Thoroughly rinse and soak chickpeas. For non-canned, soak overnight and pressure cook for ~40 minutes.
2. Finely chop the fresh garlic cloves.
3. Add olive oil to a pan on low-medium heat.
4. Add chopped garlic and spices. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add sesame seed paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Transfer mixture to a blender with chickpeas, water, lemon, and basil. Blend until smooth, stopping to stir as needed.
7. Plate hummus and garnish with ~1 tbsp olive oil and fresh basil. Serve with vegetables like celery or cucumber sticks.

Key Nutrients

• Garlic: assists liver function and supports immune function.
• Turmeric: supports liver and digestion, reduces joint inflammation.
• Black pepper: enhances turmeric absorption.
• Cayenne: may provide relief for joint, muscle, nerve pain, and more.